Section R12-4-802. Wildlife Area and Other Department Managed Property Restrictions

A.      No person shall violate the following restrictions on Wildlife Areas:

1.        Alamo Wildlife Area (located in Units 16A and 44A):

a.         Wood collecting limited to dead and down material, for onsite noncommercial use only.

b.        Overnight public camping in the wildlife area out- side of Alamo State Park allowed for no more than 14 days within a 45-day period.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except an individual may use a vehicle on or off road to pick up lawfully taken big game animals. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

d.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

2.        Allen Severson Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3B):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Posted portions closed to discharge of all firearms from April 1 through July 31 annually.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from April 1 through July 31 annu- ally.

3.        Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (located in Units 31 and 32):

a.         Access to Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area is by permit only, available through the Safford Office of the Bureau of Land Management.

b.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

c.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of all firearms.

4.        Arlington Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Target or clay bird shooting permitted in designated areas only.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms.

5.        Base and Meridian Wildlife Area (located in Units 39, 26M, and 47M):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply  to  Department  authorized   vehicles  or  law

enforcement,  fire  response,   or  other  emergency vehicles.

e.         No target or clay bird shooting.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms.

6.        Becker Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No overnight public camping.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

d.        The Becker Lake boat launch access road and park- ing areas along with any other posted portions of the wildlife area will be closed to all public entry from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise daily.

e.         Posted portions closed to all public entry from December through July 31 annually.

f.         Posted portions closed to hunting.

g.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms.

7.        Bog Hole Wildlife Area (located in Unit 35B):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response or other emergency vehi- cles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

8.        Chevelon Canyon Ranches Wildlife Area (located in Unit 4A):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads and areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

9.        Chevelon Creek Wildlife Area (located in Unit 4B):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads and areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Posted portions closed to all public entry.

f.         Additional posted portions closed to all public entry from October 1 through February 1 annually.

g.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from October 1 through February 1 annually.

10.     Cibola Valley Conservation and Wildlife Area (located in unit 43A):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated and administrative roads and areas only for the pur- pose of retrieving lawfully taken big game animals. This subsection does not apply to Department autho- rized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Posted portions closed to all public entry from August 17 through September 30 annually.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except legal weapons restricted to shotguns shooting shot and bow and arrow.

11.     Clarence May and C.H.M. May Memorial Wildlife Area (located in Unit 29):

a.         Closed to discharge of all firearms.

b.        Closed to hunting.

12.     Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area (located in Unit 31):

a.         Open fires allowed in designated areas only.

b.        Wood collecting limited to dead and down material, for onsite noncommercial use only.

c.         Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than five days within a 14- day period.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Posted portions around Department housing and Pond Three are closed to discharge of all firearms.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled fire- arms.

13.     Colorado River Nature Center Wildlife Area (located in Unit 15D):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles, law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Closed to hunting.

14.     Fool Hollow Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3C):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         The parking area adjacent to Sixteenth Avenue and other posted portions of the wildlife area will be closed to all public entry daily from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, except for anglers possessing a valid fishing  license accessing Fool Hollow Lake/Show Low Creek.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

15.     House Rock Wildlife Area (located in Unit 12A):

a.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles, law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

b.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

16.     Jacques Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3B):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms.

17.     Lamar Haines Wildlife Area (located in Unit 7):

a.         No open fires.

b.        Wood cutting and collecting limited to dead and down material, for noncommercial use only.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

18.     Lower San Pedro River Wildlife Area (located in Units 32 and 37B):

a.         Open fires allowed in designated areas only.

b.        Wood collecting limited to dead and down material, for onsite noncommercial use only.

c.         Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than five days within a 14- day period.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted under R12-4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Posted portions closed to all public entry.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting.

g.        Parking in designated areas only.

19.     Luna Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1):

a.         Posted portions closed to all public entry from Feb- ruary 15 through July 31 annually.

b.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except when closed to from April 1 through July 31 annually.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

20.     Mittry Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 43B):

a.         Open fires allowed in designated areas only.

b.        Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than 10 days per calendar year.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply  to  Department  authorized   vehicles  or  law

enforcement,  fire  response,   or  other  emergency vehicles.

d.        Posted portions closed to all public entry from November 15 through February 15 annually.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from November 15 through Febru- ary 15 annually.

21.     Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on posted desig- nated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         If conducted during an event approved under R12-4- 804, target or clay bird shooting is permitted in des- ignated areas only.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled fire- arms.

22.     Quigley-Achee Wildlife Area (located in Unit 41):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No overnight public camping.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

d.        Posted portions closed to all public entry from Sep- tember 1 through March 31 annually.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from September 1 through March 31 annually.

23.     Raymond Wildlife Area (located in Unit 5B):

a.         Overnight public camping permitted in designated sites only, for no more than 14 consecutive days.

b.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted under R12-4-110 (G). All-terrain and utility type vehicles are prohibited. For the purpose of this subsection, all-terrain and utility type vehicle means a motor vehicle having three or more wheels fitted with large tires and is designed chiefly for recreational use over roadless, rugged terrain. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

c.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 except posted portions closed to hunting periodically during hunting sea- sons.

d.        Members of the public are prohibited from being within 1/4 mile of the Raymond Wildlife Area buf- falo herd while on Raymond Wildlife Area, except when taking buffalo or accompanied by Department personnel.

e.         Prior to entering Raymond Wildlife Area, members of the public shall sign in at a posted sign-in kiosk and by doing so acknowledge they have read and

shall  comply   with  the  posted  Raymond  Wildlife Areas restrictions.

24.     Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only from one hour before sun- rise to one hour after sunset daily. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Parking in designated areas only.

f.         If conducted during an event approved under R12-4- 804, target or clay bird shooting is permitted in des- ignated areas only.

g.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 except:

i.         Posted  portions  around  Department   housing closed to the discharge of all firearms; and

ii.        Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of cen- terfire rifled firearms.

25.     Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area (located in Units 22, 23, and 24B):

a.         Posted portions closed to all public entry from November 15 through February 15 annually.

b.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

c.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from November 15 through Febru- ary 15 annually.

26.     Santa Rita Wildlife Area (located in Unit 34A):

a.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

b.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except that the take of wildlife with firearms is prohibited from March 1 through August 31.

27.     Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions around Department housing is closed to the  dis- charge of all firearms.

28.     Springerville Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Closed to discharge of all firearms.

f.         Closed to hunting.

29.     Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No overnight public camping.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

d.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

30.     Three Bar Wildlife Area (located in Unit 22):

a.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

b.        Open to all hunting in season, as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the area within the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon Enclosure, which is closed to hunt- ing, unless otherwise provided under Commission Order.

31.     Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 38M):

a.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

b.        Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except:

i.         Portions posted as closed to hunting, and

ii.        Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of all firearms.

c.         Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield.

32.     Upper Verde River Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8 and 19A):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- ment, fire department, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of firearms within a one mile radius of visitor parking area.

f.         All dogs must remain on leash except for hunting dogs during a legal open season.

33.     Wenima Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         No overnight public camping.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to the discharge of all firearms.

34.     White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1):

a.         No open fires.

b.        No overnight public camping.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

d.        Posted portions closed to all public entry.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.

35.     Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30B):

a.         Open fires allowed in designated areas only.

b.        Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than three days within a seven-day period.

c.         Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

d.        Posted portions closed to all public entry from Octo- ber 15 through March 15 annually.

e.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled fire- arms.

36.     Willcox Playa Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30A):

a.         Open fires allowed in designated areas only.

b.        No firewood cutting or gathering.

c.         Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than five days within a 14- day period.

d.        Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.

e.         Posted portions closed to all public entry from Octo- ber 15 through March 15 annually.

f.         Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from October 15 through March 15 annually.

B.       Notwithstanding Commission Order 40, public access and use of the Hirsch Conservation Education Area and Biscuit Tank is limited to activities conducted and offered by the Department and in accordance with the Department's special management objectives for the property, which include, but are not limited to, flexible harvest, season, and methods that:

1.        Allow for a variety of fishing techniques, fish harvest, fish consumption, and catch and release educational experiences;

2.        Maintain a healthy, productive, and balanced fish com- munity and

3.        Provide public education activities and training courses that are compatible with the management of aquatic wild- life.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by exempt rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 1731, effective May 1, 2000 (Supp. 00-2). Amended by

exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2107, effective May 1,

2002 (Supp. 02-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 9

A.A.R. 3141, effective August 23, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 1976,

effective May 14, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by

exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 1927, effective May 20,

2005 (Supp. 05-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 12

A.A.R. 1698, effective May 19, 2006 (Supp. 06-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1741, effective May 18, 2007 (Supp. 07-2). Amended by

exempt rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 1841, effective April 22,

2008 (Supp. 08-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 16

A.A.R. 397, effective March 5, 2010 (Supp. 10-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 800, effec-

tive June 20, 2011 (Supp. 11-2). Amended by exempt

rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1070, effective June 15, 2012 (Supp. 12-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 19

A.A.R. 931, effective June 17, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 841, effec-

tive June 17, 2014 (Supp. 14-1).